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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Being named "Unwanted"

In India, because of the gender discrimination that is so prevelant in this society, there are girls who's names mean "unwanted" in Hindi. There are re-naming ceremonies that are taking place for girls who want to change their names.
This story is sad with a happier ending in which these girls give themselves meaningful names for their much more meaningful and precious lives.
http://news.yahoo.com/285-indian-girls-shed-unwanted-names-122551876.html